The photo above compares three plastic figures from Airfix (A,C,E) with a pair of metal soldier from Platoon 20 (B,D). Click on the image to see a larger version.
THE METAL FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The metal figures are from Platoon 20, currently manufactured by East Riding Miniatures. These two figures are found in pack G-G1 “German Infantry Command (Pickelhaube).” This code includes 4 figures in 3 poses. Platoon 20’s First World War range covers Austria, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany and Russia. The German contingent includes 8 codes, 2 of which are mounted. Some of the figures in this range were previously manufactured by Lancashire Games
Figure Characteristics:
Height (measured to eyes): 21mm.
Height (measured to top of head): 23mm.
Availability and Cost:
East Riding Miniatures sell most of the Platoon 20 figures in packages of 4, with multiples poses, for £2.50.
The website can be found here:
http://shop.eastridingminiatures.co.uk/
THE PLASTIC FIGURES
Manufacturer’s Designation and Number of Poses:
The Airfix figure on the left (A) is from box 01727 “WW1 British Infantry.” The box was reissued by HaT as set 7002, with the same name. It includes 44 figures in 20 poses.
The Airfix figure in the middle (C) is from box 01726: “WW1 German Infantry.” The box was reissued by HaT as set 7001, with the same name. This box features 45 figures in 20 poses.
The Airfix figure on the right (E) is from box 01729: “WW1 American Infantry.” The box was reissued by HaT as set 7004 as “WW1 US Infantry.” This box features 48 figures in 19 poses.
Figure Characteristics:
01726 (German) Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
01726 (German) Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm.
01727 (British) Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
01727 (British) Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm
01729 (US) Height (measured from sole of foot to eyes): 21mm.
01729 (US) Height (measured from sole of foot to top of head): 23mm
Availability and Cost:
The Airfix figures were introduced in the 1960s and have been in and out of production ever since. All three sets are back in production once again.
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